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Using Prayer in Professional Counseling
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(229).PRAYER PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING 2
Abstract
Because religion or spirituality is important to many people, mental health workers need to be
aware of the issues surrounding each so that they will be able to help clients more effectively.
Prayer plays a large part in the lives of many religious people, and sometimes, clients desire
prayer to be a part of their therapy. Instead of ignoring the topics of religion and prayer, mental
health practitioners need to be aware of the ethical guidelines surrounding these issues. Also,
they should be educated in when and how to incorporate spiritual treatment methods into therapy
and then strive to remain updated on these topics.
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Using Prayer in Professional Counseling
Everyday, prayer is used in homes, workplaces, and schools across the world, but is it
appropriate to use prayer in counseling? People involved in organized religion, as well as those
who simply claim to be...